Chargers president speaks out for first time since HC, GM firings: ‘Everything starts with ownership’

Another year, another string of frustrating losses for the Los Angeles Chargers. Their latest loss, a 63-21 embarrassing defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders, led to the firing of head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco.

The Chargers were 5-8 heading into the game against the Raiders, and it was only a matter of time before Staley worked his final game for L.A. Despite having a solid quarterback in Justin Herbert and some talent around him, the team experienced another season of many close games that didn’t swing their way.

On Monday, Chargers team president John Spanos spoke for the first time since they dismissed their coach and GM. He took accountability for the ownership’s role in the struggles of the team.

“My opinion is everything starts with ownership. Ultimately, we’re responsible for everything. What we’ve been doing has not been good enough,” Spanos said.

John’s father, Dean Spanos, is the Chargers’ owner. 

“I think sometimes it’s maybe the misses that help you grow the most — that you can learn from the most,” John said (via ESPN). “And I think we always have to be pushing ourselves as an ownership to get better, to be better.”

Looking ahead to who will permanently fill the role, the team president said there will be “no limitations” regarding their hiring process, adding “there have been no discussions internally about there being a max” on what they can spend on a new HC.

John said they are not adding head coach experience to their list of qualifications needed. 

“I don’t think it can be the end-all, but absolutely it will factor,” he said when asked if no head coaching experience will eliminate a candidate (via the Associated Press). “That’s an added bonus if someone does have previous head coach experience.”

The Chargers job does have appeal in many ways, something John said has become even more apparent to him since the firings.

“I’ve been very…

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Author : Shanna McCarriston

Publish date : 2023-12-19 19:57:27

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